Corelia L. Salazar

January 8, 1930 - March 19, 2019

Ortiz resident Corelia L. Salazar, 89, passed away March 19, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs with her loving family by her side. Corelia was welcomed into the world on January 8, 1930 in San Antonio, Colorado, the beloved daughter of Jose Santiago Lopez and Eufracia Griego Lopez. Corelia was a kind and exceptional mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who enjoyed gardening, caring for her flowers, sewing, cooking and attending family events and activities. Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter Dorothy Salazar of Ortiz, CO; son Larry Salazar of Ortiz, CO; granddaughter Gwen Gutierrez (Brian Rael) of Albuquerque, NM; great-granddaughter Domiana Gutierrez of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Lucille Jaramillo of Huntsville, AL; Teresa Untalan of Guam. She is also survived by one brother-in-law Eppie Jaramillo of Jackson, MS., as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Corelia was preceded in death by her parents Jose and Eufracia Lopez and husband Pete Salazar. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Conejos. A Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10:00 AM March 25, 2019 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow at the Ortiz Cemetery